Goose Island Brewing Company - Chicago, Illinois
Publisher's Note: This is our first Guest-Review and I couldn't be happier than to have one of our favorite beer bloggers --
Mario Rubio from Brewed For Thought -- offer his thoughts on a true Midwest gem, Goose Island Brewing's Matilda!
Be sure to visit Brewed For Thought every Saturday for a new Beer of the Week!
Michael Bergman - MidwestMicroBrews
Matilda Belgian Style Ale
Here in California, Spring has arrived. With it, comes
warm weather, long days, and a thirst for a more
refreshing beer. This is where Goose Island's Matilda
is a welcome newcomer to the Golden State. Golden in
color with a “brett” spike, Matilda truly is a warm
weather treat.
Matilda is quite the beautiful beer. Lying between golden and amber, the beer is strikingly clear. When you're done
admiring this beer in the glass you'll notice the aroma of this unique ale. Dried lemon peel leads the way followed by
pepper coming from a combination of alcohol and dry spicy hop notes.
When your patience breaks down and you finally take a sip you're met with a beer that challenges your palate but invites
you to drink more. As with the aroma, lemon, pepper and alcohol come to the front, with a pith like tartness to the beer
that lingers into the finish. A bouquet of fruit hides behind these intense flavors giving Matilda depth to go along with a
full body that coats the mouth without overwhelming it. Smack your lips and taste the bite of the “brett”creep out from
the corners of your mouth. This is a ploy Matilda uses to trick you into drinking more, to soothe the sour with a dose of
refreshing Belgian ale. I suggested falling for this trick repeatedly.
Matilda is an interesting beer. Falling somewhere between a Saison, Golden and Tripel, the overall impression is
definitely Belgian. Matilda lingers in my mind as lemony, spicy, dry and tart and makes me long for a wedge of cheese I
had finished last week. Goose Island's Matilda is a welcome gift to the west coast from the heartland and I look forward to
more Goose Island brews making their way to us.
Mario Rubio lives in Santa Rosa, CA and writes for Brewed For Thought. His writing can also be found in the Northwest
Brewing News, on Examiner.com and RateBeer's Hop Press. When not writing about beer, Mario is a Civil Engineer and
spends time with his two ladies: wife Jennifer and daughter Kaleigh.
Publisher's Note: This is our first Guest-Review and I couldn't be happier than to have one of our favorite beer bloggers --
Mario Rubio from Brewed For Thought -- offer his thoughts on a true Midwest gem, Goose Island Brewing's Matilda!
Be sure to visit Brewed For Thought every Saturday for a new Beer of the Week!
Michael Bergman - MidwestMicroBrews
Matilda Belgian Style Ale
Here in California, Spring has arrived. With it, comes
warm weather, long days, and a thirst for a more
refreshing beer. This is where Goose Island's Matilda
is a welcome newcomer to the Golden State. Golden in
color with a “brett” spike, Matilda truly is a warm
weather treat.
Matilda is quite the beautiful beer. Lying between golden and amber, the beer is strikingly clear. When you're done
admiring this beer in the glass you'll notice the aroma of this unique ale. Dried lemon peel leads the way followed by
pepper coming from a combination of alcohol and dry spicy hop notes.
When your patience breaks down and you finally take a sip you're met with a beer that challenges your palate but invites
you to drink more. As with the aroma, lemon, pepper and alcohol come to the front, with a pith like tartness to the beer
that lingers into the finish. A bouquet of fruit hides behind these intense flavors giving Matilda depth to go along with a
full body that coats the mouth without overwhelming it. Smack your lips and taste the bite of the “brett”creep out from
the corners of your mouth. This is a ploy Matilda uses to trick you into drinking more, to soothe the sour with a dose of
refreshing Belgian ale. I suggested falling for this trick repeatedly.
Matilda is an interesting beer. Falling somewhere between a Saison, Golden and Tripel, the overall impression is
definitely Belgian. Matilda lingers in my mind as lemony, spicy, dry and tart and makes me long for a wedge of cheese I
had finished last week. Goose Island's Matilda is a welcome gift to the west coast from the heartland and I look forward to
more Goose Island brews making their way to us.
Mario Rubio lives in Santa Rosa, CA and writes for Brewed For Thought. His writing can also be found in the Northwest
Brewing News, on Examiner.com and RateBeer's Hop Press. When not writing about beer, Mario is a Civil Engineer and
spends time with his two ladies: wife Jennifer and daughter Kaleigh.
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MidwestMicroBrews, 118 S. Washington Street #402B, Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301 |
Brewmasters Notes: Wild in character, with a slightly fruity aroma and a spicy yeast flavor that is as unique as it is satisfying – Matilda is an intriguing choice for beer and wine lovers alike. Dry and quenching, it’s the perfect accompaniment at the dining table or for casually socializing at the bar. Recipe Information: Style: Belgian Style Pale Ale Alcohol by Volume: 7% International Bitterness Units: 32 Color: Golden Sunrise Hops: Styrian, Saaz Malts: 2-Row, Caramel Serving Suggestions: Preferred Glass: Wide Mouth Glass Preferred Serving Temperature: 40º Food Pairings: Matilda pairs with many foods. Its spicy yeast flavors complement fresh mussels and contrast rich pork belly. Cheese Pairings: Camembert, Washed Rind Cheeses Cellaring Notes: Develops in the bottle for up to 5 years Great American Beer Festival Recognition: Judging Category: Belgian and French Style Ale 2005: Gold Medal World Beer Cup Recognition: Judging Category: Belgian and French Style Ale 2008: Silver Medal 2006: Silver Medal |
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